2010 Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 19, 2011 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 3500 years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Sprinter 3500. That ranks 4th out of 8 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Sprinter 3500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires3 · ~12,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires3100%12,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 2 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 220112

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Sprinter 3500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Sprinter 3500.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have had 4 kumho light truck tires fail on my motorhome this summer in rapid succession. Every time they were replaced, i was told by the technician that it appeared to be a manufacturing defect. The belt separated internally. I have had to replace them at my own expense and the kumho tire…

Tires · received Sep 19, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10426341

Upon returning home from a 3560 mile trip we discovered one flat tire on the inside right dual wheel of our 2010 fleetwood quest motorhome and two buldges on the outside of the left outside dual tire and what appeared to be a flap of rubber sticking out of the left inside dual tire. We then drove…

Tires · received Jul 10, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10411666

Defective tires. 2 tires static blowout, third tire bubble formed on sidewall, all within 2000 miles. These were on the original vehicle at time of purchasing new. Replaced with 7 new tires. Have pictures and 5 of the defective tires. *tr

Tires · received Jul 21, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10344435

Other Sprinter 3500 years

← 2008 3500 · 2011 3500 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 350001
201030
2008 350061
2007 350012
2006 3500214
2005 3500142
2004 350021
2003 350022

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Sprinter 3500?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Sprinter 3500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Sprinter 3500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3500 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.